All-star chef panel selects two 2023 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship winners

Darren Seggie, 35, lecturer of culinary arts at City of Glasgow College, and Rachel Bremner, 34, commis pastry chef at The Balmoral, were the chefs who most impressed the judges.

HIT Scotland’s annual lunch raises £69,000 to support scholarships

The sell-out event at The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, attracted 450 industry professionals from across Scotland, including Hotelier of the Year, Conor O’Leary.

Carol-Anne celebrates 30 years of hospitality at The Red House Hotel

Carol-Anne Key first came to The Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus for her own wedding – but liked the place so much she joined the staff and this year notches up her 30th anniversary working there.

Shore Leave – Jump Ship Brewing launches legal battle against BrewDog

Non-alcoholic brewery, Jump Ship Brewing, has begun legal proceedings against multinational brewery and pub chain, BrewDog, over the use of the beer brand name ‘Shore Leave’.

Zack Brotherton joins Dean Banks after closure of Tamburrini and Wishart

The unexpected demise of Tamburrini & Wishart at Cameron House was widely reported to have come as a result of the restaurant’s failure to win a Michelin star.

A stylish new Platform for Glasgow City Centre socialising

Platform, the events space beneath Glasgow’s iconic Central Station bridge, is adding to its offer with the opening of Platform 1, a new split-level lounge bar and restaurant.

Caledonian Heritable will play an Encore in Edinburgh

Multiple operator Caledonian Heritable is set to relaunch its Usquabae bar in Edinburgh as late-night speakeasy Encore following a refurbishment.

Love Loan development comes to life with opening of AC Hotel by Marriott

The new George Street hotel is a key element of the £100 million development which is transforming an entire block into a leisure and residential neighbourhood.
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Full steam ahead for capital eatery’s festive season

SLTN spoke to Roy Brett, chef and owner of Ondine in Edinburgh, about his expectations ahead of Christmas and New Year 2023. 

Late-night sector faces an uphill battle as clubs open later

THE recovery of Glasgow’s night-time sector still has ‘a long way to go’, as city centre clubs are granted permanent later opening hours. 

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